can we have more of these ancient celebrations of the seasons and the earth in the uk please. nowawdays samhain is commercialised and its purpose and symbolism is lost..shame
you should realise that the majority of scots (the video above is filmed in edinburgh), irish and english do NOT celebrate - at least knowingly - pre christian festivals. There are residual elements of these customs in many modern day observed festivals, but as sad as it is, there are children in Scotland nowadays who talk of 'trick or treat' rather than guising. Its astonishing that how deeply American culture has penetrated.
That's Xian culture not American, friend. There are a great deal of American parents who teach our children the truth, not to say that these ancient practices are the correct or in some way pious ones, but rather that the christian faith has robbed EVERYONE of their native cultures through violence and therefore robbed them of whatever their future might have been including the richness and comfort of a home that is untainted by the greed of foreign nations.
well said. but the history of the human race is one of the extinction of cultures to be replaced by more powerful ones. for me, all these festivals and rituals give me is a sense of belonging, as i know many of my ancestors will have practiced very similar things. christianity, you could argue, is native to europe - its been in my own country for c. 1500 yrs.
It helps to drown out all the people talking in the crowd. I wanted to spare everyone all the "Oh my God!" and "Totally". Besides, the performers were recreating the old traditions of Halloween and I thought the music went well with the performance. Cheers!!!
My pleasure. This festival was one of the most enjoyable events I have experienced while living in Edinburgh. Hopefully, there will be more in the near future. Thanks for helping bring back the old traditions!
what a prophetic song...
SenseiGrove 3 months ago
Satan Rocks !!!!! :D
islandmango75 1 year ago
can we have more of these ancient celebrations of the seasons and the earth in the uk please. nowawdays samhain is commercialised and its purpose and symbolism is lost..shame
BigBadBoots1 3 years ago 5
I say when I am 18 or when I tour Europe I will go there during a festival!!! I've heard about them and they seem like so much fun!
canttouchthis33 3 years ago 3
I wish the english scotish and Irish in the USA would practice their traditional... traditions .
USA is GAY... except me of course
stevemp2581 4 years ago
There are a good number of festivals around the country. My hometown has a fairly nice Beltane festival that I return for every year.
usamuun 2 years ago
you should realise that the majority of scots (the video above is filmed in edinburgh), irish and english do NOT celebrate - at least knowingly - pre christian festivals. There are residual elements of these customs in many modern day observed festivals, but as sad as it is, there are children in Scotland nowadays who talk of 'trick or treat' rather than guising. Its astonishing that how deeply American culture has penetrated.
fionndan 2 years ago
That's Xian culture not American, friend. There are a great deal of American parents who teach our children the truth, not to say that these ancient practices are the correct or in some way pious ones, but rather that the christian faith has robbed EVERYONE of their native cultures through violence and therefore robbed them of whatever their future might have been including the richness and comfort of a home that is untainted by the greed of foreign nations.
stevemp2581 2 years ago
well said. but the history of the human race is one of the extinction of cultures to be replaced by more powerful ones. for me, all these festivals and rituals give me is a sense of belonging, as i know many of my ancestors will have practiced very similar things. christianity, you could argue, is native to europe - its been in my own country for c. 1500 yrs.
fionndan 2 years ago
Shame about the soundtrack (which you didn't credit... tut-tut), but I can understand why.
nice vid, thanks
why3002 4 years ago
yay finally one for samhuinn. i want to go !!!
mooncatgarden 4 years ago
great vid... what's with the soundtrack though??
sadbaby01 4 years ago
It helps to drown out all the people talking in the crowd. I wanted to spare everyone all the "Oh my God!" and "Totally". Besides, the performers were recreating the old traditions of Halloween and I thought the music went well with the performance. Cheers!!!
theGstop 4 years ago
fair doos... seems a shame tho when there was so much great drumming on the night (she says modestly!lol!)
the editing is nice though... thanks!!
sadbaby01 4 years ago
thanks lots sista / brother
much cosmic energy to yoU!
x x from one of the wolves
kniccas 4 years ago
This brother says you are welcome. It was a wonderful experience.
theGstop 4 years ago
fantastic and thansk fro posteing such good quality video- from one of the edinburgh performers!!!blessings
eamhair7 4 years ago
My pleasure. This festival was one of the most enjoyable events I have experienced while living in Edinburgh. Hopefully, there will be more in the near future. Thanks for helping bring back the old traditions!
theGstop 4 years ago
Very nice! Love the remix.
gainsborough 4 years ago
Dan's Video Response is Fracken Awesome!
theGstop 4 years ago
What a GREAT video!!
What a GREAT sample!!
danieljamesneil 4 years ago
Yes, I was so proud to be Scottish last night. Wait a Minute! I am not Scottish. Okay, you should be proud of your people.
theGstop 4 years ago
Were you singing along Charles?
danieljamesneil 4 years ago
Of course.
theGstop 4 years ago
Awesome! Totally Awesome.
GorgoTV 4 years ago